Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
5.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
86.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,136
SAT Scores
1,550
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 33,767 students have applied and 1,337 students have allowed to admit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Acceptance rate: 3.96%). MIT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 84.97 % where 1,136 students have finally enrolled out of 1,337 admitted students.
MIT acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Stanford University and Princeton University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 4.56%).
MIT enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 72.43%).
How to Apply to Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MIT. MIT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://mitadmissions.org/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | my.mit.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://sfs.mit.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/mit |
| Veterans Tuition | https://sfs.mit.edu/undergraduate-students/veterans-benefits/va-education-benefits/ and sfs.mit.edu/graduate-students/veterans-benefits/veterans-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | studentlife.mit.edu/das |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MIT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 1,550 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,545). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1,550 | 35 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,545 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 883 students submitted SAT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 790 | 800 | 800 |
| Total | 1,530 | 1,560 | 1,580 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 362 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 36 |
MIT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |